My Wife Has 21 Personalities: Exploring Dissociative Disorder (DID)

In this deeply insightful episode of Behavior Bitches, we’re diving into the world of dissociative identity disorder (DID) with a special guest, Matthew Fanning, whose wife lived with 21 distinct personalities. Through the lens of behavior analysis, we explore how DID impacts daily life, the misconceptions surrounding the condition, and the role of environmental contingencies in shaping behavior across personalities. This episode is packed with real-life experiences, behavioral insights, and actionable advice for fostering understanding and empathy.**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.Connect with Matthew FanningListen to Matthew Fanning’s episode of This Is Actually Happening on Spotify: linkContact Matthew on Facebook @Matthew Fanning or via Email: Fanningmatthew635@gmail.comConnect with Behavior Bitches• Instagram: @behaviorbitches• Facebook Group: Behavior Bitches Podcast Group• Contact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUsWebsite: StudyNotesABA.comUpcoming BCBA Test Prep Collective Dates: https://www.StudyNotesABA.com/collectivesCEUs website: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/Behavioral Concepts Covered:SDAntecedent MOPairingDurationConsequenceSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastPodcast Website: https://behaviorbitches.com/

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Ever wonder why guys always assume you’re down to get dirty within 3 seconds of meeting them? Why you keep making the same bad decisions and getting back with your crummy ex? Why you can’t stick to a diet? Well, there’s a reason and we’re ready to be direct AF with you by behaviorally breaking down the situation and identifying the function in a way that any average Joe or Jane can understand. Liat Sacks, a badass Behavior Analyst and your soon to be BFF, makes this “random” world make sense through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).